TLU SA is pleased to present the Farmhouse Register to support farmers in need of housing.<\/p>\n
This initiative was born out of the idea of Mr Bertus van der Westhuizen, the Chairperson of TLU SA: Free State, to compile a register of empty, habitable farmhouses through which farmers can find a temporary home.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a given that many farmers are in the process of eviction,\u201d says Mr Van der Westhuizen. \u201cIt is also a given that no-one can fight against the forces of nature or have indemnity against natural disasters. Disasters can hit any farmer, big or small, with devastating effects.<\/p>\n
\u201cTLU SA is deeply concerned about the future of these farmers. Some of them have a refuge, but some don\u2019t. The organisation cannot support all of these farmers financially, and thus gladly looks at our community to find solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n
TLU SA\u2019s Head office will manage the Farmhouse Register in order to protect the personal information of farmers and benefactors.<\/p>\n
When a farmer contacts TLU SA in regards to emergency housing, the organisation will act as the middle-man to connect the relevant parties. Parties will then negotiate with each other. TLU SA will accept no responsibility for the process and views it as a private matter.<\/p>\n